The Gilded Lily

(1935)Directed by Wesley Ruggles80 minComedy, Romance

Secretary Marilyn David falls in love with British aristocrat Charles Gray, to the dismay of her best friend, reporter Peter Dawes, who secretly loves her. When Peter learns that the already-engaged Charles has hurt Marilyn, he fabricates an article casting her as the "No Girl" who refused to marry a callous aristocrat. But when the publicity brings Marilyn unexpected fame, and Charles returns, she is forced to choose between the two men.

Claudette Colbertas Marilyn David
Fred MacMurrayas Peter Dawes
Ray Millandas Charles Gray Granville
C. Aubrey Smithas Lloyd Granville
Eddie Cravenas Eddie
Forrester Harveyas Proprietor, English Inn
Warren Hymeras Taxi Driver
Donald Meekas Hankerson
Claude Kingas Captain of Boat
Charles Cahill Wilsonas Managing Editor
Pat Somersetas Man in London Club
Tom Duganas The Bum
Eddie Bordenas Photographer
Leonid Kinskeyas Vocal Teacher (uncredited)
Jack Albinas International News Photographer (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubreyas Purser (uncredited)
Ambrose Barkeras British Reporter (uncredited)
Reginald Barlowas Managing Editor (uncredited)
WBWilliam Beggas Patron at Nate's Cafe (uncredited)
Jay Belascoas London Cafe Patron (uncredited)